Calgary-based startup WaitWell is transforming the way people wait in line. By enabling customers to join queues through a mobile device or on-site kiosk—and receive real-time text notifications about their wait time—WaitWell is modernizing service delivery and streamlining operations for organizations. The company was recently selected by the state of Nevada to reduce lineups at […]
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Startup Scene Heats Up with Inventures 2025 Pre-Party at Platform
Alberta’s innovation community will get an early jump on Inventures 2025 with a high-energy pre-party hosted at Platform Calgary on May 20th. Presented by National Bank of Canada, the Welcome to Inventures 2025 Pre-Party promises to set the tone for one of Canada’s leading tech and innovation conferences. Running from 5:00pm to 7:00pm, the pre-party offers […]
Techstars Startup Weekend Returns to Calgary This May
Over fifty-four hours, strangers will become friends—and founders. May 9th through 11th will see Techstars Startup Weekend descend on Calgary for a collaboration-focused hackathon that promotes teamwork and turning ideas into action. “Whether you are a serial entrepreneur or new to the startup scene, you’ll fit right in as long as you are motivated to build a product […]
Pizza Hut and Startup Canada Launch Entrepreneur Grants in Calgary
Calgary will host the national kickoff of the 2025 Startup Canada Tour on April 29th, launching a new three-year partnership between Pizza Hut Canada and Startup Canada aimed at empowering the country’s next generation of entrepreneurs. Through Pizza Hut’s Equal Slice Program, the company will co-present the tour and invest $300,000 in cash grants, alongside […]
Startup Canada Tour Comes to Calgary to Support Early-Stage Entrepreneurs
Entrepreneurs looking to scale their businesses and expand their networks will gather at the Startup Canada Tour – Calgary, set to take place at the BMO Centre on April 29th. The event, part of Startup Canada’s cross-country initiative, offers a full day of networking, mentorship, and expert-led sessions designed to empower early-stage business owners. Doors […]
Panel to Tackle Scaling Challenges for Alberta Cleantech Startups
Alberta’s growing cleantech sector will take centre stage at a breakfast panel titled How to Scale Up Cleantech Firms on April 9th, exploring how to better support the province’s most promising startups. Hosted by the University of Calgary’s BMO Professorship in Sustainable and Transition Finance, the event will feature John Redfern, President and CEO of […]
Future Summit 2025: Calgary to Host Global Gathering on AI and Innovation
Fresh off the momentum of a packed YYC DataCon 2025, Calgary tech scene trailblazer Josh Rainbow is back with a bold new event — and it’s set to be even bigger. Slated for November 2025 at the newly expanded BMO Centre, Future Summit is poised to become a global destination for leaders in AI, technology, […]
Inventures 2025 Seeks Breakthrough Innovations in Brain Health
With brain health emerging as one of the most urgent medical challenges of our time, Inventures 2025 has launched the Global Brain Health Challenge, a competition aimed at small and medium enterprises (SMEs) developing groundbreaking solutions for cognitive health. From Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s to depression, anxiety, and traumatic brain injuries, millions worldwide are affected by […]
Startup TNT’s Summit XI Helps Founders Secure Funding and Build Connections
For early-stage startups looking to secure funding and build investor relationships, Startup TNT’s Investment Summit XI offers a valuable opportunity. With applications now open, founders can gain access to seed-stage investment, refine their pitch, and join a growing community of high-growth startups. Since launching, Startup TNT has facilitated over $17 million in investments across 100+ […]
Foresight Canada Launches Earth Tech: Adapt to Boost Alberta’s Climate Resilience
Foresight Canada has introduced Earth Tech: Adapt, a nine-month accelerator program aimed at expediting the development of climate adaptation technologies across sectors vital to Alberta, including agriculture, forestry, infrastructure, energy, and water management. Alberta has been experiencing significant climate-related challenges. The province has faced severe droughts impacting agricultural productivity, as well as devastating wildfires that […]